self-blame
|self/blame|
B2
/sɛlf bleɪm/
holding oneself responsible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-blame' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'blame,' meaning 'to hold responsible.'
Historical Evolution
'self-blame' evolved from the Middle English word 'blamen,' which meant 'to find fault with,' combined with 'self.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold oneself responsible,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of blaming oneself for something, often excessively or unjustly.
After the accident, she was consumed with self-blame.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35